Home Team vs Team Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals
Head-to-Head Rivalry

Deccan Chargers

VS

Rajasthan Royals

9 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

4
Wins
44.4%
9
Total
5
Wins
55.6%
44.4%
55.6%

Rivalry Overview

Since their first encounter, Deccan Chargers versus Rajasthan Royals has grown into IPL's premier matchup. 9 matches later, this rivalry continues to captivate millions, offering a perfect blend of competition, skill, and sporting drama.

📊 Record Analysis

The head-to-head record tells a story of absolute parity. Deccan Chargers holds 4 victories against Rajasthan Royals's 5, with a minuscule 1-match difference highlighting how evenly matched these teams are. This 44.4% vs 55.6% split proves neither team can claim psychological dominance.

Deccan Chargers Stats

Highest Score: 214
Average Score: 78
Win Rate: 44.4%

Rajasthan Royals Stats

Highest Score: 159
Average Score: 72
Win Rate: 55.6%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. RG Sharma leads Deccan Chargers's run-scoring with 210 runs at a strike rate of 128.83, while YK Pathan anchors Rajasthan Royals with 237 runs. With the ball, RP Singh (Deccan Chargers) has claimed 9 wickets at 6.68 economy, while SK Trivedi (Rajasthan Royals) counters with 14 scalps.

🏏 Deccan Chargers Top Scorers

1
RG Sharma
SR: 128.83 | 8×6 | 15×4
210
163 balls
2
A Symonds
SR: 176.92 | 8×6 | 18×4
184
104 balls
3
AC Gilchrist
SR: 128.46 | 7×6 | 20×4
158
123 balls
4
S Dhawan
SR: 124.39 | 3×6 | 12×4
102
82 balls
5
JP Duminy
SR: 129.73 | 6×6 | 3×4
96
74 balls

🏏 Rajasthan Royals Top Scorers

1
YK Pathan
SR: 186.61 | 18×6 | 17×4
237
127 balls
2
GC Smith
SR: 120.43 | 2×6 | 13×4
112
93 balls
3
R Dravid
SR: 114.74 | 1×6 | 14×4
109
95 balls
4
J Botha
SR: 140.00 | 2×6 | 8×4
84
60 balls
5
SR Watson
SR: 140.35 | 4×6 | 5×4
80
57 balls

🎯 Deccan Chargers Top Bowlers

1
RP Singh
Econ: 6.68 | Balls: 132
9
wickets
2
PP Ojha
Econ: 10.41 | Balls: 140
7
wickets
3
A Mishra
Econ: 6.67 | Balls: 72
5
wickets
4
RG Sharma
Econ: 6.14 | Balls: 42
4
wickets
5
DW Steyn
Econ: 6.69 | Balls: 70
4
wickets

🎯 Rajasthan Royals Top Bowlers

1
SK Trivedi
Econ: 7.08 | Balls: 173
14
wickets
2
SK Warne
Econ: 7.00 | Balls: 162
13
wickets
3
YK Pathan
Econ: 6.69 | Balls: 96
7
wickets
4
SW Tait
Econ: 7.43 | Balls: 46
4
wickets
5
RA Jadeja
Econ: 6.00 | Balls: 48
3
wickets

Memorable Moments

The highest team totals showcase batting firepower: Deccan Chargers peaked at 214 runs, while Rajasthan Royals responded with 159. These monumental scores demonstrate the explosive potential when these teams' batting lineups fire on all cylinders. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal has been the primary theater for this rivalry, witnessing 3 clashes that have added to the ground's rich history.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal
3 matches played
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
2 matches played